120 SIDELINES FEBRUARY 2014
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
and continue to add a couple more additions to my string in order
to bring me closer to the top of the sport. I really feel like I am just
at the beginning of my career and on the right path so I hope to
use the horses I have to reach that goal.
7.
What is the International Equine Education program?
The IEE is the first program of its kind to help educate horse
enthusiasts about the ins and outs of competitive sport horses. It
helps people navigate the rather complicated horse industry and
teach them what they need to know in order to properly work in
and around sport horses. It covers a varied range of topics from
necessary vet skills, grooming, legal contracts, barn management
Danielle and Waliba.
and proper blacksmith skills.
8.
How do you think the horse industry in general will
benefit from the International Equine Education program?
Honestly, I believe anyone and everyone in the industry should
take this course – there isn’t a single person who won’t benefit
from the program overall. I myself learn something every time I
sit in on a class! Education is such a necessary skill to progress
and this industry is in need of some positive changes. What rider
wouldn’t want to know how to properly give their horse medication,
or owner/parent wouldn’t want to know how to properly negotiate
a purchase contract or know how to safely lunge a horse? This
class teaches the most vital information that everyone involved
with horses should know!
9.
Why did you choose to offer scholarships to the program?
We offer scholarships for the sole reason that we don’t want
to limit enrollment – we want this to reach the masses of equine
enthusiasts. We also feel that equine education is crucial to the
younger generations who aspire to professionally work in the
industry one day.
10.
What are your goals going forward for Starwyn Farms
and the IEE?
My goal for Starwyn is to continue to develop the brand and
expand the farm’s activities. I have a few new clients for this
upcoming season and I hope to continue to be able to teach both
people and horses. As far as my goals for the IEE, we are totally
revamping the program this year to include more sponsors and
we hope to expand our reach to the whole South Florida horse
community.
